51 jobs found in Swanley

This role is for a Social worker to work at the front door of adult social care in an integrated health and social care team. Assessments, Mental Capacity assessments, Duty rota worker, telephone triage, Safeguarding concerns and enquiries. Fast and dynamic team of Social Workers, Social Care Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Nurse and Physio. Requirement to be able to act fast in a crisis, complete dynamic risk assessments, have excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance

We currently seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for our client in Lewisham on a 3 month contract to start ASAP. The rate of pay will be negotiated between £21-23 an hour. This will be 30 Hour a Week Contract, therefore Full Days across 4 Days. As a Recovery Worker you will be required to: * Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey; * Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral; * Reducing alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community; * Promoting carer, service user and community involvement; * Providing advocacy for access to partnership services; * Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self determination. An Enhanced Adults and Children's DBS will be required for this position

Adecco are recruiting for an experienced Housing Needs Officer to support a busy Housing Needs service within a South London local authority. This role focuses on rough sleepers and individuals at risk of rough sleeping, combining statutory housing duties with proactive outreach and intensive casework. You will play a key role in assessing, preventing, and relieving homelessness, delivering a person-centred service in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and supporting vulnerable individuals into sustainable accommodation and long-term independence. Housing Needs Officer - Rough Sleepers Public Sector - Local Authority - Croydon Council Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week Grade 9 - £22.41 per hour PAYE / £29.72 per hour Umbrella Hybrid Working - 2 to 3 days per week in office, remainder at home Temporary Role - 3 months with likely extension IT equipment provided ASAP Start Key Responsibilities Casework & Assessments Manage a caseload of rough...

We are Recruiting Social Care Workers Reddo Cares is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company dedicated to supporting London Borough Social Services providing care for children and young people in Child Protection or Looked After Children. We also work with private clients. Some areas of support include: * Contact Supervision * Custody Visits * Supporting with mental health issues * Supporting Learning disabilities, ASD and ADHD * Welfare Checks

We are looking for Social Care workers We support London Borough Social Services providing care for children and young people in Child Protection or Looked After Children. We also work with private clients. Some areas of support include: * Welfare Checks * Contact Supervision * Custody Visits * Supporting with mental health issues * Supporting Learning disabilities, ASD and ADHD

We are currently looking for an experienced Housing Options Advisor to join a busy Housing Services team. The role will focus on interviewing and assessing homeless applicants, preventing homelessness through effective housing options and determining statutory duties under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of homelessness and prevention cases, provide statutory housing advice and explore suitable housing options for customers who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. The role requires office attendance three days per week. The Role ·Interviewing and assessing people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. ·Preventing homelessness by identifying and promoting suitable housing options. ·Determining whether applicants are owed a statutory duty under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996. ·Managing a caseload of homelessness prevention and housing options cases. ·Investigating eligibility, homelessness, priority need,...

Adecco are seeking an experienced and motivated Employment Specialist to join an ambitious Connect to Work programme, supporting adults facing barriers to employment to achieve positive, long-term outcomes. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about employability, social mobility and supporting individuals with complex needs into meaningful and sustainable work. Working within a supportive multi-agency environment, you will deliver high-quality Supported Employment interventions, using person-centred and trauma-informed approaches that empower people to achieve their employment goals. Employment Specialist Public Sector - Local Authority Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week Temporary Contract - 3 months with potential extensions SO2 - £20.03 per hour PAYE / £26.08 per hour Umbrella Flexible Hybrid Working Arrangement - role involves outreach work across the boroughs of Richmond & Wandsworth IT Equipment Provided ASAP Start The Role As an...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Housing Advisor to join a South London local authority, providing specialist housing support to residents facing homelessness, including those who are rough sleeping. The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking assessments and investigations of homeless applications under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996, ensuring decisions are made accurately and in line with statutory requirements. This will include assessing housing needs, identifying appropriate duties owed under the Homelessness Reduction Act, and making s193 main duty decisions where required. A key focus of the role will be supporting people who are rough sleeping, working proactively to identify individuals in need of assistance and providing tailored housing advice and solutions to help prevent and relieve homelessness. You will work closely with outreach teams and partner organisations to carry out housing needs assessments in a variety of...

Floating Support Worker SW8 1SJ The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working Monday - Friday, between 8AM - 6PM. Core working hours are 10AM - 4PM. Temporary cover is required for approximately 2 months. Please note: You will be required to work from the office in Vauxhall and complete 3 days per week hybrid working and supporting clients within the community and their own homes. In this position, you will be required to; - Hold a caseload of up to 27 key clients and carry out regular key working sessions resulting in agreed support plans which are reviewed regularly - Produce comprehensive and high-quality risk assessment and risk management plans - Provide housing advice to clients in order for them to maintain their tenancies including advising clients of their rights and responsibilities as well as advocating on their behalf as necessary - Support clients to up skill regarding daily living skills, to enable them to sustain their...

Location: Enfield Role: Family Support Worker Start date: July/ September School: SEMH Secondary School A specialist secondary SEMH school in North London is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Support Worker to join their safeguarding and welfare team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Family Support Worker, Educational Welfare Officer, Safeguarding Officer or community-based professional who is passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and their families. The school is a specialist provision supporting secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The successful candidate will join a highly supportive team committed to improving outcomes for young people through strong relationships, therapeutic approaches and high expectations. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for families requiring additional support and guidance. Develop and deliver family support initiatives, workshops and parent...

Housing Resolutions Officer Brent   £28.19ph Full time – Hybrid To visit households in temporary accommodation to provide them with advice and guidance on the full range of housing options available to them and manage their expectations, taking into account their needs and aspirations, their priority on the Housing Register and ability to sustain other options, including intermediate housing options and private rented accommodation. To work with the Social Housing Assessment and Lettings team to monitor biding activity across households in temporary accommodation and offer support to those households who require assistance, in order to help them make informed choices about their future housing. To signpost/refer households in temporary accommodation to other agencies as required, including employment and training providers, supported housing services, children’s services or adult care. To assist homeless households in temporary accommodation deal with the effects of the...

A leading charity based in Harlow are looking to recruit a Criminal Justice/Recovery Worker for a full-time locum role, offering between £20.05-£21.12/h via umbrella on an ongoing basis, with the potential to transition into a permanent role. This role provides a unique chance to positively impact the lives of individuals within the criminal justice system. As a Criminal Justice/Outreach Worker, you will be at the forefront of supporting and guiding individuals, helping them reintegrate into society and lead productive lives. The position offers not only a competitive hourly rate but also the satisfaction of contributing to meaningful societal change. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of empathy, resilience, and strong communication skills. A background in criminal justice, or the substance misuse field is essential, along with experience in outreach or community work. The ability to build rapport with diverse individuals and maintain professional boundaries is crucial....

Our client Surrey Council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Adolescents team. Casework Management Take professional responsibility as directed for managing a caseload which will include individuals, children, families and carers who require support and guidance. Enable them to identify their needs and plan support to meet those needs using the full range of options, seeking advice and support where appropriate. Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making.Assessment and Review Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation.Advice and Guidance Provide information, advice and guidance in line with current national legislation and to recognise the need for, and appropriately signpost to other agencies, services or providers.Safeguarding Understand the forms of harm and their impact on people...

Our client Surrey council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Assessment team. Casework Management Take professional responsibility as directed for managing a caseload which will include individuals, children, families and carers who require support and guidance. Enable them to identify their needs and plan support to meet those needs using the full range of options, seeking advice and support where appropriate. Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making.Assessment and Review Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation.Advice and Guidance Provide information, advice and guidance in line with current national legislation and to recognise the need for, and appropriately signpost to other agencies, services or providers.Safeguarding Understand the forms of harm and their impact on people...

We have a great opportunity for a new Social Worker to join our fantastic Children Looked After Team based in Woking. This is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range for Social Workers is £43,633 - £46,624 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. Our Offer to You We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym,...

FST - Social Worker - WEST area Overview We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate FST (Family Support Team) Social Worker to join our dynamic team in Guildford/Woking. This role involves providing support and safeguarding services to children and families, with a focus on promoting their well-being and safety. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all team members are valued and respected. Responsibilities Conduct assessments and develop tailored support plans for children and families. Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, including health, education, and community services. Provide timely and appropriate intervention in safeguarding concerns. Maintain comprehensive and accurate case records in compliance with legal and organisational standards. Advocate for the rights and needs of children and families, ensuring their voices are heard. Participate in supervision, training, and professional development activities....

Support Worker – NEWBURY (RG14) (Agency / Ad Hoc Shifts)- WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP Location: Newbury (RG14) Pay Rate: £12.71 – £13.82 per hour Job Type: Agency / Temporary Hours: Flexible Ad Hoc Shifts (Days, Nights, Weekends & Bank Holidays Available) About the Role AA Euro Healthcare is currently recruiting Support Workers to provide high-quality care and support for a well-established social care provider in Bedfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for compassionate and dedicated individuals seeking flexible agency work with competitive pay rates and the ability to choose shifts that fit around their lifestyle. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in empowering adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex support needs to live fulfilling, independent lives within their communities. Key Responsibilities Providing person-centred support tailored to individual needs. Assisting with daily living activities including personal care where...

Immediate Start – Frontline Welfare Advisor (Charity Sector) | 40 Hours per Week 🚨 Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you have experience providing advice and support in social welfare issues? If so, i want to hear from you TODAY! My client is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Frontline Welfare Advisor to join the team immediately. This is a fast-paced, client-facing role where you’ll be supporting individuals facing challenging circumstances with practical advice and guidance. 💼 The Role As a Frontline Welfare Advisor, you will: * Provide advice and support on welfare benefits, housing, and debt * Support clients with Universal Credit, Housing, Employment and other benefits * Manage a caseload and maintain accurate records * Offer advocacy and signposting to additional services * Work directly with vulnerable individuals in a frontline setting ✅ What We’re Looking For * Experience in welfare rights, benefits...

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

About the Role Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team, working with children and families across long-term safeguarding pathways. This is a busy and engaging safeguarding role, managing cases from initial intervention through to court proceedings and final hearing. You will work with children and families under: Section 17 Section 47 Public Law Outline and Care ProceedingsThe role focuses on assessment and intervention, ensuring children are safeguarded while supporting families to create sustainable change. Hybrid: Minimum 2 days in the office (plus visits as required) Key Responsibilities Manage a long-term safeguarding caseload across CIN and CP frameworks Work on cases progressing through PLO and care proceedings to final hearing Undertake high-quality assessments and interventions to promote welfare and address risk Build strong relationships with children and families, ensuring their views inform...